A4006 Graduate Certificate of International Relations
Faculty of Arts
Graduate Certificate of International Relations (A4006) is a 0.5 years full-time, 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Duration
- 0.5 years full time
- 1 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate of International Relations is designed for those desiring a greater understanding of the diverse and dynamic world of global politics in the 21st Century. You are provided with foundation knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the key debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis. The course builds essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings designed to enhance learning success and career capabilities.
Course structure
Core studies6 credit points
Specified elective studies18 credit points
- APG5105Foreign policy of emerging powersNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5154Analysing global politicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5199Peacekeeping in the international system: Theory, policy and practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5324International political economyNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5332Contemporary security topicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5666Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technologyNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 24 credit points of international relations studies.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 24 points.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
a. You must complete the following unit:
- APG5746 Foundations of international relations
b. You must complete 18 points from:
- APG5105 Foreign policy of emerging powers
- APG5154 Analysing global politics
- APG5199 Peacekeeping in the international system: Theory, policy and practice
- APG5324 International political economy
- APG5332 Contemporary security topics
- APG5666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technology
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
explain the principal themes, theories and issues in international relations;
- 2
recognise the diversity of world views in practice;
- 3
analyse and critically evaluate a range of texts pertaining to the field of international relations;
- 4
utilise research skills to undertake a short, guided research task;
- 5
communicate research findings in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of International Relations (A6010).
Other information
The Graduate Certificate of International Relations is designed for those desiring a greater understanding of the diverse and dynamic world of global politics in the 21st Century. You are provided with foundation knowledge of international affairs, grounded in the key debates framing global politics and driven by in-depth empirical analysis. The course builds essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings designed to enhance learning success and career capabilities.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Bill Flanik
- Associate Professor Benjamin MacQueen
Common questions
How long is Graduate Certificate of International Relations?
0.5 years full time, 24 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 1 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of International Relations?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of International Relations units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.